Apr 2, 2013 · New here. If this is the incorrect section I apologize. I've got an old AM/FM radio for my shop and there's no antenna. There are hookups in the back, and I can switch the radio …

Feb 1, 2018 · A single cat5 cable makes a great multi antenna feed line for a set of half wave dipoles orientated in different directions. You can also use cat3, or untwisted POTS telephone …

Nov 2, 2023 · You can couple a small portable to a long antenna by locating the radio near the end of the wire, or the antenna feedline, without a direct connection. The radio can pick up the …

Jan 25, 2009 · the rear of the unit has 4 terminals for antenna. 2 for am loop antenna and 1 for fm signal and 1 for grn my workshop is all metal and I dont get any fm. (radio came with single …

Mar 20, 2021 · With the variable capacitor configuration, the antenna's performance is much better, but half that of the cheap, 5", 8-loop coil AM antenna (left). Performance is the same …

Aug 15, 2022 · I asked to buy the DB 201 antenna from a local fire department and was told I could have it if I removed it. I realize this isn't the path for everyone, but if it is, you won't find a …

Aug 31, 2023 · people say you need certain thickness or types of wire for your antenna. or thicker wire has more Q factor. or thicker wire doesn't matter because of skin effect. or copper wire …

Oct 27, 2021 · I'm thinking about building my first long wire in the attic (outdoors isn't a good option for us). I've been reading tons of material on everything SW - radios, antenna design, …

Jun 6, 2024 · I need to know how to calculate the number of turns and the diameter of a loop antenna to receive AM broadcast of 525–1705 kHz. Can a loop antenna be used to receive …

Jul 26, 2019 · Wire gauge really shouldn't matter all that much. Either the #18 or #22 should be fine. Looks like your radio has an external antenna jack for SW use, make sure you are using …